Advice about keeping safe

There are some simple steps which everyone can take to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of crime – both at home and in public. By following the links below you can access information and advice on protecting yourself, your home, vehicles, and businesses.

Personal safety

The chances of you or a member of your family becoming a victim of a violent crime are rare (e.g. assault or mugging).

But by taking some basic precautions and using your common sense you can reduce the risk even further. Here's some places you can find out more:

Protecting your home

Many burglaries occur where houses or windows are left open or unlocked. If you make sure your home is fully secured you can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of burglary. Leicestershire Police have more advice: